Lenk N climb

A very steep climb above Lenk in Bern. Its 12.0 TEP puts it above 84% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 29.6% and start 872 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 32 to 54 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. It faces north: the shady side, where snow stays longest. The nearest named summit, Chilchli at 2,785 m, is 467 m away.

TEP: 12.0
Climb: +501 m
Distance: 2.5 km
Average grade: 20.4%
Time: 32 to 54 min

Climbs nearby

Lenk E climb, 708 m at 24.0%, Bern (1.2 km away)
Lenk SW climb, 938 m at 21.7%, Bern (1.2 km away)
Lauenen NW climb, 1.6 km at 18.9%, Bern (1.6 km away)
Lenk SE climb, 1.9 km at 15.2%, Bern (1.7 km away)
Ayent SE climb, 1.3 km at 20.2%, Valais (2.1 km away)
Lenk NE climb, 729 m at 21.4%, Bern (2.5 km away)